The Bishnois, Bharat's first environmentalists

For centuries, the Bishnoi have sworn by the preservation of plants and animals. Some have even lost their lives to defend this cause.

26 July 2012

The “eco-religion” was founded in the 15th century, when a farmer, who is now known as Guru Jambheshwar, retreated after a long drought and formulated 29 tenets according to which the farmers of the Thar Desert region should live their lives. The word bis means 20, whereas noi means nine. The tenets revolve around personal hygiene, basic health, social behavior, the worship of God, biodiversity and good animal husbandry. They include a ban on the felling of green trees...

Source: The Bishnois, Bharat's first environmentalists
Author: iskon

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